The Rev. Freddy Rimpsey, president of the New Alabama Voters League, said during a press conference at Anniston City Hall that two Anniston Police officers have been targeting black residents in West Anniston, stopping them and taking money, the paper reported.

He also accused City Manager Brian Johnson and Police Chief Shane Denham of not addressing the issue. Both Johnson and Denham said they have not spoken to Rimpsey, with Denham saying there is no evidence of his claims.